Tagged as: OVERDOSE

Deaths from drug overdose continue to be a public health burden in the United States. In 2017, the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths in the United States was 9.6% higher than the rate in 2016. In 2017, there were 70,237 drug overdose deaths in the United States. Read data brief here.

Join the Steve Rummler Hope Network for our 6th annual Night of Music! Help raise awareness and funds to fight the opioid epidemic! $10 minimum suggested donation at the door or pre-donate for your tickets right here. Powered by Eventbrite Music by The Gooneybirds, Medium Rustic and The Long Goodbyes! Family friendly! See

What are the costs of the opioid crisis to businesses? As opioid overdose deaths continue to rise, it’s about time we examine the economic impact of a national crisis affecting entire generations of Americans. Executive Director of the Steve Rummler HOPE Network discusses her experiences.

Esme Murphy of WCCO welcomed the Steve Rummler Hope Network on her show to answer questions about the opioid crisis and the impact Prince’s death has had on the crisis. As the leading advocacy organization working to end opioid overdose death in Minnesota, executive director of the Steve Rummler Hope

Hennepin County Coroner’s office declared the first Carfentanil overdose death in Minnesota and multiple cases of overdoses inside and outside the metro area. Please make sure you know where your naloxone is and be sure to carry it with you. If you or someone you know uses, we urge you